U.S. Considers Easing Protections for Endangered Whales
Published on: March 4, 2026, 1:57 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Trump administration aims to ease regulations protecting endangered North Atlantic right whales from vessel strikes, considering technology-based measures to replace speed restrictions. Approximately 380 whales remain, threatened primarily by fishing gear entanglement and collisions. The National Marine Fisheries Service seeks public comments over the next 90 days.
